Visiting the Honus Wagner Museum at the Historical Society of Carnegie in Allegheny County
During my travels, I’m always on the lookout for unique museums to visit, so when I heard that there was a Honus Wagner Museum near Pittsburgh, I knew I had …
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How to Get to Cabbage Creek Falls in Roaring Spring’s Shawnee Park
The charming borough of Roaring Spring, PA is likely best known for its popular springwater. However, did you know that just outside of town there is a small but easy-to-reach …
Family Fun at the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown
When traveling with my young kids, I’m always on the lookout for fun children’s museums and science museums for us to visit. So, on a recent visit to the Lehigh …
Bent Run Brewing: Tasty Craft Beer in Warren, PA
One of my favorite changes in PA since I first started this site in 2013 is how many new Pennsylvania craft breweries have opened. This is especially true in small …
Visiting the Grave of Molly Pitcher in Carlisle, PA
Other than Betsy Ross, there might be no better-known woman from the Revolutionary War than Molly Pitcher, and since I moved to Cumberland County, I’ve made it a point to …
Learning How Money is Made with a Visit to the Philadelphia Mint
It’s likely that you use money every day. You carry it around in your pocket or purse. You use it to buy things that you need and things that you …
The Ultimate Waterfall Road Trip Through Northwestern Pennsylvania
While northeastern Pennsylvania might have a higher concentration of waterfalls, some of my favorite waterfalls in Pennsylvania are located in the northwestern part of the state. These waterfalls are often …
6 Fantastic Breweries in Altoona and Blair County, PA
Whether you’re exploring Altoona for its railroad history, its interesting pizza style, or its many great outdoor attractions, there are a lot of great spots to check out in this …
The Chinese Lantern Festival in Philadelphia: 13 Photos that Will Make You Want to Go
The Chinese Lantern Festival in Philadelphia, PA, is held each year in Franklin Square. First held in 2016, this festival showcases more than two dozen large Chinese lanterns and offers …
Visiting the Union Canal Tunnel: The Oldest Transportation Tunnel in the United States
Pennsylvania has a rich transportation history ranging from the country’s first covered bridge to the first turnpike. But did you know that it’s also home to the oldest existing transportation …